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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,484.62, 5,226.94 and 887.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,484.62, 5,226.94 and 887.56 is: 1,331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,484.62 : 5,226.94 = 887.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,484.62/5,226.94 = 887.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,484.62x = 5,226.94 × 887.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,484.62x = 4,639,222.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,222.87/3,484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.34

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